I have recently left school or just finished in the previous club in my country or finished the cooperation with my agent and stay before deciding how to find and select the right sports agent or agency who will represent me in a foreign country. There are several ways to do this, and what can works.
1) You can sit on the computer and type in www.google.com exact words what Im looking for, depending on what kind of the sport Im doing. Example: Basketball, Football, Handball, Volleyball Agent/Agency/Manager. Google will show you several options and you can click direct on agency website.
The important thing that you can now see on website is the number of players the agent or agency represents. Accordingly, you will see how much chance you have from among those all enforced.
After further you can find on social networking players of which the agency represents and ask them what experiences they already have and how are they satisfied. It is necessary to ask more than one or two players and then do an opinion.
You may be interested in how this agency or agent take care about players of which represents, whether it is keep in touch with them during the season, whether they writes to each other during season, whether their visit during the season whether he managed to solve everything by their imaginations and the like
2.) Another alternative is to ask more experienced teammates on a tournament you whether they know some agents who can be recommended to you. Usually they recommend you mostly agents or agencies with which have experience and have been satisfied with. Players if they are satisfied the information about the agent’s or agency going very quickly. Ask for the telephone number and e-mail address and try the contact the agent or agency, when you decide to write or call them tell them you received the contact from the teammate who was already their client, it can help you in further communication. Big agencies receive a daily emails from very many different players, so be patient till they answer you. Otherwise, they will look at you when they know that you was recommended from the player they are familiar with and cooperate with them.
3.) Follow on social networks in various sports groups, for sure somebody propose there camps or trials and find the dates of camps, than choose one and join the camp. There are clubs or agents which scouting players, it is one of the options how to be tested and compared with other players. At least you will know what level you are and on which skills you have to working on. And also you will get lot of new contacts which you can use in the future. Most camps are organized by the companies or agencies where is necessary pay a fee. Mostly is included: accommodation + food + workouts leading by experienced trainers + friendly matches between participants. Travel costs are under your responsibility. There are several camps options so you need to choose the most suitable for you. Find the places near your home place and you do not need to spend lot of money for flights costs.
Always try to get as much information about the agent or agency before they wants you to sign the contract or you have decided for them. Ask several sources not just one or two.
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